Pressuring Israel Works
The U.S. provided a detailed list of steps, symbolic and concrete, that would prevent the West Bank from becoming another front in the war.
Nikki Haley Could Surprise Us
Her path is narrow but real.
Plagiarism Is the Next ‘Fake News’
Something much simpler than generative AI is driving the new culture war.
The Frosty Republican Sideshow in Des Moines
Only two candidates took the stage in the final Republican debate before the Iowa caucus.
The Barcode Engineered Its Own Downfall
For decades, the tiny symbol has been the plumbing of global capitalism. It might finally be replaced.
The Woman Fighting Russia’s Carceral State
Evgenia Kara-Murza has traveled the world to speak out about her husband’s imprisonment and to advocate for the Kremlin’s countless other political prisoners.
Kierkegaard’s Three Ways to Live More Fully
Take a cue from the Danish philosopher: Instead of seeking a new life, go deeper into the one you have.
Skull and Bones and Equity and Inclusion
They wanted to tear down Yale from the inside. Then they got into its most exclusive secret society.
Easy Mode Is Actually for Adults
Video games can be arduous. But real life is hard enough.
Amending the Constitution Is Impossible Until Suddenly It’s Not
Changing America’s founding document may seem prohibitively difficult, but there’s a proven path to getting it done.
What Is Nikki Haley Even Talking About?
Her confident performances have made her the most formidable Republican challenger to Donald Trump. But the more you listen to her, the mushier her message is.
What Trump and Haley’s Civil War Gaffes Reveal
The two candidates are effectively running in different elections.
What If We Held ChatGPT to the Same Standard as Claudine Gay?
The problem with generative AI is plagiarism, not copyright.
Readers’ Toughest Questions for University Presidents
Contending with higher education in America
Winners of the 2023 Close-Up Photographer of the Year
Some of the winning and honored images from this year’s competition in close-up, macro, and micro photography
Disqualifying Trump Is Not Antidemocratic
But ignoring the Constitution to please his supporters would be a complete breakdown of the rule of law.
The Threshold at Which Snow Starts Irreversibly Disappearing
If you think it’s bad now, strap in.
The Queerest Thing About Taylor Swift
She’s something different to everyone.
Beijing Won’t Allow Taiwan’s Democracy to Survive
The very prospect of a free election is a threat.
Trump Is Coming for Obamacare Again
His own voters may be collateral damage.
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